On Friday, September 20 at approximately 2:08 P.M., a Ford Ranger being driven by Ethan Karel from Morley was traveling west on Jefferson Road near 175^th Avenue when he lost control and hit some trees.

The driver was trapped inside the vehicle, conscious and breathing, and was extracted by local Fire and EMS teams. He was then transported to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids by AeroMed. Injuries appeared to be severe but not life threatening. 

Mecosta County Sheriff's Office was assisted by Michigan State Police, Mecosta County Animal Control, EMS, Morley Fire, Morton Fire, AeroMed, and Meceola Central Dispatch.